Honda CL500 vs HONDA NC750X
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- Honda CL500 79 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA NC750X 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 46 hp (Honda CL500) up to 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X).
- Torque spans 43.3 Nm (Honda CL500) up to 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X).
- Weight spans 191 kg (Honda CL500) to 224 kg (HONDA NC750X).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (Honda CL500) to 700 cc (HONDA NC750X).
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| Specification | Honda CL500 | HONDA NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda CL500 | HONDA NC750X |
| Engine size | 500cc | 700cc |
| Power | 46hp | 58.5hp |
| Torque | 43.3nm. | 69nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 224kg |
| Front brake | Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers | 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C 59H | 120/70ZR-17M/C |
| Rear tyre | 150/70R17M/C 69H | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 160km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 5 L/100km | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Price | $6149 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2023 Honda CL500 vs 2023 HONDA NC750X: listed specifications
The 2023 Honda CL500 and 2023 HONDA NC750X differ on the listed specifications: the CL500 has a lower listed weight, and the NC750X has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
NC750X has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
NC750X has a clear listed power advantage (58.5 hp vs 46 hp).
Torque
NC750X has a clear listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 43.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
NC750X has a clear listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CL500 is notably lighter on the listed weight (191 kg vs 224 kg). CL500 and NC750X have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CL500 vs HONDA NC750X?
HONDA NC750X is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for Honda CL500.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CL500 or HONDA NC750X?
HONDA NC750X has 59 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda CL500.
Which is lighter, Honda CL500 or HONDA NC750X?
Honda CL500 is lighter at 191 kg vs 224 kg for HONDA NC750X.
Which is better, Honda CL500 or HONDA NC750X?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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